Classic Plaza Steakhouse That Earns Its Pour
Country Club Plaza · Kansas City · American
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 16, 2026
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The wine list at Chaz reads like a greatest hits of American fine dining — familiar names, California-forward, and built to reassure rather than surprise. It fits the room: a cozy, upscale spot on the Plaza where the vibe is more anniversary dinner than wine adventure. That's not a knock — it's an honest read of what they're going for.
California dominates, as you'd expect from a list that's held a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2012 — Caymus, Jordan, Silver Oak, Stag's Leap, Duckhorn, and Opus One form the backbone here. France gets a seat at the table through Louis Jadot Burgundy, which is the lone real nod to old-world depth. Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling sneaks in as a pleasant outlier. What you won't find: natural wine, anything from Spain or Italy, or producers that require explanation — this list is designed for confident ordering, not discovery.
Twelve to twenty options by the glass is a respectable spread, and the $12–$18 range puts it squarely in upscale-casual territory for Kansas City. The pours skew predictably toward California Cabernet and crowd-friendly whites, which makes sense given the steak-heavy menu. Don't expect the glass list to rotate often — this is a set-and-forget operation.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling — $40
At the low end of the bottle range, this is the smartest play on the list — bright acidity and a touch of sweetness cut right through the richness of the lobster bisque or braised short rib. Most tables will reach for Cab; let them.
Louis Jadot Burgundy
In a list built almost entirely around California muscle, Jadot's Burgundy is the quiet outlier that most tables will overlook in favor of the Silver Oak. It's more restrained, more food-friendly, and offers a different dimension entirely — worth seeking out if you want something that doesn't announce itself.
Opus One
Opus One is a fine wine, but restaurant markup on it is reliably punishing — you're paying a significant premium over retail for the name recognition, and at a steakhouse without a dedicated wine team, you're not getting the service experience to justify it. Save Opus One for somewhere that earns it.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon + Prime Steak
Jordan is softer and more elegant than the heavier Napa Cabs on this list, which means it complements a prime steak without steamrolling it. The structure is there to handle the fat, but it doesn't turn dinner into a tannin arm-wrestling match.
The Bottom Line
Chaz is a reliable, no-surprises wine program that does its job well in a cozy Plaza setting — if you know what you like and it's a California Cab, you're in good hands. Don't come here for a wine education, but do come knowing the classics are solid and the room is worth it.
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A steakhouse list with a 22-pour glass section at $12 to $20 and a Bottle List that runs from 46 to 348. Start with the Emilio Moro Tempranillo at $12 or the Amigoni Urban Drover at $14, and put a glass of the Daou Cabernet next to the Kansas City Strip. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups, so confirm what is pouring.
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A French-led list with 25 two-price wines up front and a long run of Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhône bottles behind them. Start with the Chinon Le Garenne at 42 or the Cornas 'Granit 60' at 88, ask which number is the glass price, and confirm prices, since the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
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Fair
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Dave & Buster's Wichita is not a wine destination — and the list makes no attempt to pretend otherwise. Fourteen labels of grocery-store standbys, no pricing transparency, and a venue where the primary business is flashing screens and redemption tickets means the wine program is essentially decorative. Order the cocktail, feed the machine, save the bottle for literally anywhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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